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The Best Breweries In NYC
If you're looking for a place where you can drink with a group and nerd out over sour beers, try one of these breweries.
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Talea Bryant Park
Talea’s Bryant Park taproom is a solid option if you’re looking to grab a drink near Grand Central.
Strong Rope Brewery
Come to this brewery on the water in Red Hook with a big group and watch the sunset.
The Lions Bar & Grill
Get a casual drink and one of the best burgers in the East Village at The Lions.
Donovan's Pub
This Irish pub in Woodside has been around since 1966. They've got stories for days and one of the best burgers in the city.
Talea Beer Co.
If you’re looking for a pleasant West Village spot where you can get a drink that doesn’t cost $20, stop by Talea on Christopher Street.
New York Sports Grill
New York Sports Grill in JFK's Terminal 5 has a great tap list and solid rueben.
Lala's Brooklyn Apizza
This New Haven-style apizza operation in East Williamsburg is a welcome addition to New York’s pizza party. Especially since it’s served on the perfect Brooklyn rooftop.
Freak Bar
Hang out at this beer bar for misfits and weirdos after catching the Coney Island Circus Sideshow at the theater next door.
Ryan's Daughter
Mega popular UES bar Ryan's Daughter has everything, from arcade games and a jukebox to a great beer selection and $9 cocktails.
Solid State
This fun bar in Woodside offers a bunch of local craft beers, board games, and pinball machines—and you'll never have to wait in line to get in.
Heidelberg Restaurant
Heidelberg is a German restaurant on the Upper East Side that's great for a casual weeknight dinner or a group hangout.
Bohemian Spirit
Bohemian Spirit is a restaurant in an old Czech American cultural center. Stop by to eat Czech comfort food and learn some drinking songs.
Other Half Brewing
Serious beer snobs will love hanging out at Other Half’s Carroll Gardens taproom, where you can try beers from their extensive draft list or grab cans and bottles to go.
The Best Breweries In NYC
If you're looking for a place where you can drink with a group and nerd out over sour beers, try one of these breweries.
LIC Beer Project
LIC Beer Project is sleeker than your usual rustic taproom, and it's a great spot for trivia or day drinking.
The Bronx Brewery
If you want to drink outside with a group of friends and maybe hear some live music, head to this fun brewery in Port Morris.
SingleCut Beersmiths
SingleCut isn't just a great brewery. It's also a nice place to catch some live music or play a game while you enjoy a chocolate milk stout.
ICONYC
Come to this brewery in Long Island City to drink a good lager at an outdoor picnic table under a glowing ceiling of string lights.
Interboro Spirits & Ales
At this brewery and distillery in East Williamsburg, you can catch some live music and hang out in a cozy white-brick taproom.
Wild East Brewing Co.
At this Gowanus brewery, you can drink a rye saison while you play a board game and eat some pizza that you grabbed on the way over.
The Buttery Bar
The Buttery Bar is a bar in Greenpoint that serves seasonal bites and unusual wines in an unpretentious setting.